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Petrit
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Petrit is a boy's name of Albanian origin, which translates to 'the falcon'. This first name is particularly common in Albania and Kosovo.
What does the name Petrit mean?
The name Petrit comes from Albanian and means 'the falcon'. It is commonly found in Albania and Kosovo.
Where does the name Petrit come from?
The male first name Petrit has Albanian roots and means 'the falcon'. In Albanian, the name is derived from the word petrit, which means 'falcon'. It is used in both Albanian and Kosovar contexts.
Popularity
In Germany, Petrit is a relatively common first name. In 2023, it ranked 3,780th on the list of the most common male first names. The best ranking for the name was in 2008, when it reached 914th place. Over the last ten years, Petrit has been given as a first name about 20 times, which earned it a position of 4,991 during that time. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 5,934.
Nicknames & pet names
Pet / Peti / Petlla / Piti / Titi
Famous people
- Petrit Ceku (Albanian musician)
- Petrit Dibra (footballer from Albania)
- Petrit Frrokaj (footballer from America)
- Petrit Hoxhaj (Yugoslav football player)
- Petrit Topic (German football player)
- Petrit Zhubi (footballer from Sweden)
Frequently asked questions about the name Petrit
What does the first name Petrit mean?
The name Petrit comes from Albanian and means 'the falcon'.
Where does the name Petrit come from?
Petrit has Albanian roots and is commonly used in both Albania and Kosovo.
How popular is the name Petrit?
In Albania and Kosovo, Petrit is a widely used male first name.